It seems that a good amount of members are part of the furry fandom but I've found that to find someone who actually owns/ dresses up is quite rare. It would be interesting to see if anyone among us does happen to dress up and maybe could give some of their experiences in how it feels.

I've not been that big in the fandom but would consider myself at least somewhat furry as i have a good appreciation for the art.

Well I don't have a fursuit or anything, and having both an interest and fear of such I doubt it would happen anytime soon. I've never actually plucked up the courage to do more than just wear a mask, except for once where I tried on a head part of a polar bear costume in private. Of course the likelihood of been owning or even getting to wear a proper fursuit is exceedingly rare, the major hurdle being the maintenance required to keep one in good condition.

For me, I find that the few times I've ever worn anything close to such gives me mixed feelings. It brings to me a sense of freedom yet also a fear of losing myself.

_________________Werebilby For the Period of Easter - Please fellow Australians do not forget our little guy, the bilby

Sun Mar 18, 2012 4:05 am

Seth

Moshpit Addict

Joined: Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:32 amPosts: 5583Location: We outch hyah

Re: Fursuits: do you own one?

I dont own one and dont plan on ever wearing one.it just seems wierd to me.

_________________I think in Non-sequiturs

"I told you not to put metal in the science oven! What'd you do that for?"

Only kind of a jerk.

Sun Mar 18, 2012 6:02 am

Sparky

Joined: Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:13 pmPosts: 88Images: 2

Re: Fursuits: do you own one?

Therolyn wrote:

Well I don't have a fursuit or anything, and having both an interest and fear of such I doubt it would happen anytime soon. I've never actually plucked up the courage to do more than just wear a mask, except for once where I tried on a head part of a polar bear costume in private. Of course the likelihood of been owning or even getting to wear a proper fursuit is exceedingly rare, the major hurdle being the maintenance required to keep one in good condition.

For me, I find that the few times I've ever worn anything close to such gives me mixed feelings. It brings to me a sense of freedom yet also a fear of losing myself.

I think it would be interesting to try if just to see but yeah, i would say the chances are pretty rare with how costly they can be to get/maintain. Even to try one, You'd either have to be very luck or know someone well who'd have one as I'm sure Moody would be very protective of them.

I guess I'm just one of those who tries to never knock a new experience. Really helps to gain perspective.

Seth wrote:

I dont own one and dont plan on ever wearing one.it just seems wierd to me.

I try to be open minded about it though I'll admit its kinda odd to me. There may be something to it though. Who knows?MOD EDIT: Please use the edit button to avoid double posting.

Sun Mar 18, 2012 7:22 am

Seth

Moshpit Addict

Joined: Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:32 amPosts: 5583Location: We outch hyah

Re: Fursuits: do you own one?

Sparky wrote:

Seth wrote:

I dont own one and dont plan on ever wearing one.it just seems wierd to me.

I try to be open minded about it though I'll admit its kinda odd to me. There may be something to it though. Who knows?

I have nothing against it, but Personally I can't se myself owning one.I can kind of see the appeal but I'm, just not that into my fursona.

_________________I think in Non-sequiturs

"I told you not to put metal in the science oven! What'd you do that for?"

Only kind of a jerk.

Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:53 am

44R0NM10

Former Mod of the Aura

Joined: Mon Mar 29, 2010 5:52 pmPosts: 4011Location: England

Re: Fursuits: do you own one?

I've gotta admit, I'm impressed by the suits a lot. When I went to a Manchester Comic Con and saw some in real life, I was even more impressed. Either way, from speaking to those guys and hearing how uncomfortably warm it gets, I'm fine without one for now, heh.

I wouldn't mind wearing one. However, I would never spend the money on one for myself. It's just too much money for something I would only wear very occasionally.

Edit: I know how much they cost, but how dose one attain a specific fursuite? Like, what are the selections where can I see these selections of fursuites?

Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:29 am

Sparky

Joined: Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:13 pmPosts: 88Images: 2

Re: Fursuits: do you own one?

Seth wrote:

Sparky wrote:

Seth wrote:

I dont own one and dont plan on ever wearing one.it just seems wierd to me.

I try to be open minded about it though I'll admit its kinda odd to me. There may be something to it though. Who knows?

I have nothing against it, but Personally I can't se myself owning one.I can kind of see the appeal but I'm, just not that into my fursona.

I can understand that, like i said, its a little odd to me. But then, that's why I'm kinda curious about it.

Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:50 am

Hypergenesis

Joined: Tue Oct 05, 2010 3:48 amPosts: 1453Location: Yesterday

Re: Fursuits: do you own one?

Kitela wrote:

I wouldn't mind wearing one. However, I would never spend the money on one for myself. It's just too much money for something I would only wear very occasionally.

Edit: I know how much they cost, but how dose one attain a specific fursuite? Like, what are the selections where can I see these selections of fursuites?

There are business entities that make personalized suits. I saw a few in a few furry sites as well. Ad and everything. Takes 1-6 months to finish usually if I remember correctly, depending on the fabric to be used and patterns to be done.

_________________What do you mean "watch my words"? It's my tongue that I sharpened.

Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:54 am

Sparky

Joined: Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:13 pmPosts: 88Images: 2

Re: Fursuits: do you own one?

44R0NM10 wrote:

I've gotta admit, I'm impressed by the suits a lot. When I went to a Manchester Comic Con and saw some in real life, I was even more impressed. Either way, from speaking to those guys and hearing how uncomfortably warm it gets, I'm fine without one for now, heh.

I'd imagine it would get awfully hour really fast in them. Especially with all the movement going on not to mention a good amount of people there.

Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:54 am

Kitela

Joined: Fri May 13, 2011 1:18 amPosts: 975

Re: Fursuits: do you own one?

Hypergenesis wrote:

Kitela wrote:

I wouldn't mind wearing one. However, I would never spend the money on one for myself. It's just too much money for something I would only wear very occasionally.

Edit: I know how much they cost, but how dose one attain a specific fursuite? Like, what are the selections where can I see these selections of fursuites?

There are business entities that make personalized suits. I saw a few in a few furry sites as well. Ad and everything. Takes 1-6 months to finish usually if I remember correctly, depending on the fabric to be used and patterns to be done.

Wow, one to six months? Any sites that I could see examples of some of the fursuites made by these businesses?

Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:55 pm

Sleet

Bringing Foxy Back

Joined: Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:32 amPosts: 16047Location: Nephelokokkygia

Re: Fursuits: do you own one?

I'd love a fursuit but it's just not financially viable at this point. Maybe when I graduate medical school.

I have never seen a Fursuit, but I still was one of those that voted that I would want one. Realistically, I doubt I would ever get one since I likely would never use it, and it is to expensive, but I would like to have one just to have one.

I might like one, but the only problem with that is that they are expensive as all get out.If I were to get one, it would have to be a good one. Something that looks good and would last a long time.

_________________

"Teamwork makes the dream work."

Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:41 am

Xane

Joined: Thu Nov 17, 2011 3:32 pmPosts: 814

Re: Fursuits: do you own one?

I know a lot of people who have them (Florida seems to have a large concentration of furries with fursuits). I kind of want one, then kind of don't, so I doubt I'll ever have one. It has to be a really good or really cute suit for me to like it. I met someone with a corgi suit last year though, utterly adorable!

I'd probably want a werewolf-type one so I could use it for Halloween.

Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:26 am

Roarin

Game Master

Joined: Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:33 pmPosts: 2853Location: Agloe, New York

Re: Fursuits: do you own one?

Probably not... I don't know... I heard the good ones were pretty expensive, and they look uncomfortable to wear for a long time, but I can't judge, never seen one in person before. I think it'd be cool to try one on though, just to gain a perspective.

I'd like to get one, though it would need to be a very high quality one for obvious reasons. I can't imagine myself realistically being able to acquire one any time soon, unfortunately.

Before I can even think about investing that kind of money in a fursuit, I have several much higher priority things to save up for. I've got school loans from my old college that I need to start paying off in the next few months, a car of my own would be immensely helpful (and will be necessary whenever our '91 Ford Taurus decides to keel over and die), and then at least several thousand dollars in my bank account for getting a down-payment on a house/apartment and money for bills and utilities for a few months will be necessary.

I want one, but at the moment I just can't justify putting that kind of money into something I'll only be using a handful of times in the next few years, and only for recreational events that I'll need to save up separate funds for anyway. Maybe 5-10 years down the road. Financial stability is a must.

Well it seems that a lot of the time, the cost seems to be the biggest reason you don't see more people in the fandom with suits after seeing some of the posts here. I can understand that what with the general economy and all. Kinda hard for most people to justify the cost when it can be hard to just pay for everyday life.

Having one would be cool, but the expensiveness and my laziness will mean I probably won't get one.

_________________[insert witty comment here]You can PM me if you feel like it.

Sat Mar 24, 2012 4:37 am

Sparky

Joined: Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:13 pmPosts: 88Images: 2

Re: Fursuits: do you own one?

I guess in the end i wouldn't mind trying one, but i couldn't see myself ever getting one of my own. To high a price and i doubt it would be used often enough to justify getting it in the first place.

Sat Mar 24, 2012 6:32 am

tychoaussie

Joined: Mon May 14, 2012 12:00 pmPosts: 251Location: East lansing, MI

Re: Fursuits: do you own one?

I hope this isn't too old of a thread to post a response. I'm not quite 'furry' per se - nor will I be attending any furry cons in the near or even far future. I am enjoying the mascotting and costuming aspects in conjunction with local charity fundraisers and art festivals. I am a reader of housepets - That, and Mark Stanley's 'freefall' are two of my favorite web comics.

So, I don't know if you'd consider this creepy or not (those of you who said that you've never seen a fursuit that wasn't creepy), but my mascot costume is called Tycho. It's a blue merle colored Australian shepherd. I had never seen a fursuit in real life either, until Tycho arrived in the mail this past April. It took me about two years to do the artwork, design, then have fabricated by Beastcub Creations out of Sacramento, California. It just seemed too cool of a concept to not try it out. Local reactions at the supermarket where we did our first fundraiser and by township parks & recreation staff has been phenomenal. I've got my second appearance booked for early June, as the mascot for the arts festival.

Who is online

You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot post attachments in this forum